Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Broc Tickle says he will do everything he can to fend off Eli Tomac for the West Coast Lites AMA Supercross Championship at this weekend’s season finale in Las Vegas.

Tickle retained his two-point championship lead after earning his sixth podium of the season in Salt Lake City last Saturday night, however he’ll have to top the in-form Tomac this weekend at Sam Boyd Stadium if he’s to clinch the crown.

He has not finished outside of fourth place this season, his third-place finish marking his sixth podium finish so far this year.

“When I started the year, I really wanted to be up front every weekend,” said Tickle. “I want to win races, but ultimately it’s about putting up another number one place on the front of the semi.

“I know what I have to do in Las Vegas and I will do everything I can to put myself on top for the season.”

Despite his solid third place in SLC, Tickle admits he’s been struggling with arm pump in recent weeks.

“I haven’t really felt like myself out there because I’ve been dealing with a little arm pump the past two races,” he added. “I know it takes time to come back and I have really tried to not make it an excuse. I am looking to feel the way I felt when I won in Oakland.

“This week I’m going to try and have fun when I go out and ride. Hopefully that will bring me back to where I was at the beginning of the series.”

The West Coast AMA Supercross Lites series wraps up at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas this weekend, with Tickle leading the championship standings with 165 points, two points over second place.